Does Miralax Expire (Page 2)
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Does MiraLAX expire? And if so, can you use MiraLAX after the expiration date? Also, how much is recommended for a single adult dose?
Re: Wacky (# 7)
Can you use miralax powder packets 3 weeks after the expiration date?
My Miralax expiration date is 9-2017 and today is December 19th, 2017. Is it okay to use it? It is powder.
The expiry date is May 2017. I have a colonoscopy procedure first week of December. Is it safe for me to use that Miralax?
Can you take miralax 5 months after the expiration date? There is no foul odor.
Sorry, it is the shelf life of Miralax not Miramax. Darned auto spell checker lol.
Did you get answer regarding expiration of the Miramax power? I need to know about the shelf life also.
In your response you don't say what is too long beyond expiration date?
Hi, I have quite a few bottles of polyethylene glycol 5330. I was wondering, they are still sealed tightly and stored well to the instructions. How many years after the expiration date can I still use them? I want to use them in my emergency supply stockpile. Well the little I've started with medical. I think it's a while. I've taken meds that were 4+ years over ex date and they worked fine. Thanks.
I've been searching on the Internet for an answer to my question and came across this page. I give my cat Miralax and it works very well. I don't see an expiration date on the bottle I have but bought it almost a year ago I think. What is the shelf life? Also, it is supposed to be odorless (I thought?), but it has now developed an odor (not bad) - should I assume it has expired? Thank you.
According to the frequently asked questions on MiraLAX.com, "It is not recommended to use MiraLAX beyond the labeled expiration date.”
However, I do think some factors influencing its expected shelf-life or integrity may also depend upon how it was stored as well as how long it has been since the product expired. If it hasn't been too long (e.g. a few months), my personal opinion is that it's probably fine, as expiration dates themselves can be arbitrary numbers, but you're still probably better off getting a new batch if you want to play it safe.
Regarding dosing instructions, the usual adult dosing for MiraLAX is one cap full (approx. 17g) taken once daily or as needed. Apparently the measuring line on the bottle cap itself is supposed to be used as a guideline for taking a single dose (which also measures out to about 1 large tbsp). Ref: [1]
Additional product information from DailyMed: [2]
I hope this info helps!
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